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"Nicholas Ward and his players combine polish, verve and a crucial sense of enjoyment" The Daily Telegraph |
The Northern Chamber Orchestra was formed in the 1960's and has gained a formidable reputation from its engaging and exciting concerts, tackling a wide range of repertoire from Corelli through to Stravinsky and the present day. The NCO is internationally renowned from its recordings, of which there are over forty. The members of the orchestra are distinguished chamber musicians who play as principals with other orchestras and regularly appear as soloists. The Northern Chamber Orchestra is proud to be 'Orchestra in Residence' at Manchester Metropolitan University and Blackburn Cathedral and for its long association with Buxton Festival.
| 'Under the leadership of Nicholas Ward … the NCO is now one of the best chamber orchestras in Britain… The vitality of the playing, with a lively ensemble, is a great tribute to the corporate talents of the players…’ |
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Friday 18 May |
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Saturday 19 May |
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Christ Church, Keighley Road, Skipton, BD23 2AH |
BIRMINGHAM POST Review |
Heritage Centre, Roe Street, Macclesfield, SK11 6UT |
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Raphael Wallfisch, cello
John Joubert Cello Concerto Fauré Nocturne from Shylock Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations This performance will also include Skipton Music Centre Junior Band, who will be performing a creative composition as part of a project with NCO musicians and Animateur Andy Smith. |
Raphael Wallfisch and the Northern Chamber Orchestra performed the world première of John Joubert’s Cello Concerto in St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury, on 4th March. The Birmingham Post praised that "the concerto is a major addition to a somewhat restricted repertoire of masterpieces for the instrument... [and] the strength of personality of the work is present in every bar of these two movements … And the NCO, tiny but so powerful in this splendid acoustic, responded to his demands gratefully...' |
Raphael Wallfisch, cello
John Joubert Cello Concerto Holst St Paul’s Suite Tchaikovsky Rococo Variations The final concert in our current Macclesfield Season sees the welcome return of our President, Raphael Wallfisch, who will be performing not one but two wonderful pieces with us! |
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